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Old March 29th 07, 04:17 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Larry Dighera
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On Thu, 29 Mar 2007 15:05:02 GMT, wrote in
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irregardless


Merriam-Webster:

Main Entry:irregardless
Pronunciation:*ir-i-*g*rd-l*s
Function:adverb
Etymologyrobably blend of irrespective and regardless
Date:circa 1912

nonstandard : REGARDLESS
usage Irregardless originated in dialectal American speech in the
early 20th century. Its fairly widespread use in speech called it
to the attention of usage commentators as early as 1927. The most
frequently repeated remark about it is that *there is no such
word.* There is such a word, however. It is still used primarily
in speech, although it can be found from time to time in edited
prose. Its reputation has not risen over the years, and it is
still a long way from general acceptance. Use regardless instead.